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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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